Towards Night's Darkness by Robert Taylor

Robert Taylor's evocative new painting is a moving tribute to the men of Bomber Command. As the setting sun casts a golden glow, a group of Lancasters from 576 Squadron begin to form up after departing from their Lincolnshire base at the start of a raid into Germany in late 1944. The lead aircraft UL-I (LM227) was one of only a handful of Lancasters to complete 100 operational sorties.

Between them, the pilots of Bomber Command won 23 Victoria Crosses during WWII, and countless others were highly decorated for courage and commitment. Several of these veterans have now joined together to sign this commemorative limited edition to honor all those who served with Bomber Command. They include some of the RAF's most inspirational leaders; men such as James "Tirpitz" Tait, who was awarded no less than four DSOs to become one of the most highly decorated RAF airmen of WWII. Although sadly no longer with us, we are privileged that he was able to personally sign the prints during his lifetime, creating a truly historic collectors edition.

Signatures

Limited Edition (5 signatures):

Squadron Leader George "Johnny" JOHNSON DFM

Warrant Officer Harry IRONS DFC

Flight Sergeant Jim McGILLIVRAY

Warrant Officer Ken JOHNSON

Warrant Officer James COPUS

Collector's Edition (10 signatures) includes the veterans above plus:

Group Captain James TAIT DSO*** DFC* ADC

Air Commodore John LANGSTON CBE

Squadron Leader Tony IVESON DFC AE

Warrant Officer Frank TILLEY

Michael BEETHAM

Victoria Cross Edition (15 signatures) includes the veterans above plus these Victoria Cross recipients:

Warrant Officer Norman JACKSON VC

Flight Lieutenant Bill REID VC

Wing Commander Rod LEAROYD VC

Group Captain Leonard CHESHIRE VC OM DSO** DFC*

Group Captain Leonard TRENT VC DFC ADC